House of Darkness

Right now you can watch House of Darkness in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 142 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Justin Long leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

House of Darkness arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. House of Darkness does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Driving home to her secluded estate after meeting at a local bar, a player out to score thinks his beautiful, mysterious date will be another casual hook-up. While getting acquainted, their flirtation turns playful, sexy and sinister. Hoping to get lucky, his luck may have just run out. Justin Long and Kate Bosworth lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2022. The timing in House of Darkness is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in House of Darkness. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Justin Long sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

House of Darkness was released in 2022, directed by Neil LaBute. The full 88-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.